Anne D'Innocenzio

• Hiring outlook bumps consumer confidence

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  September 25, 2012

  A private group says U.S. consumer confidence jumped this month to the highest level since February, bolstered by a brighter hiring outlook.

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  America's economic confidence falls in August

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  August 28, 2012

  Despite an improving U.S. job and housing markets, consumer confidence fell to the lowest level it's been since November 2011.

• Consumer confidence slipped in June

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  June 26, 2012

  Consumer confidence fell in June for the fourth month in a row as lingering worries about the economy outweighed relief at the gas pump, according to a private research group.

• New York City pension funds sue Wal-Mart

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  June 11, 2012

  A group of New York City pension funds is suing current and former Wal-Mart executives, saying they mishandled an alleged bribery scheme at the world's largest retailer.

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  Wal-Mart's proxy vote shows dissent against execs

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  June 4, 2012

  Thirteen percent of shares were voted against the reelection of CEO Mike Duke, in wake of allegations of bribery in Mexico, many by several large pension funds.

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  Wal-Mart to face scrutiny from shareholders

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  June 1, 2012

  Shareholder groups, including the nation's two largest public pension funds, and key proxy adviser firms have called for the removal of several board members, including CEO Mike Duke and former CEO Lee Scott.

• Two key proxy firms urge Wal-Mart shareholders to oppose CEO

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  May 22, 2012

  ISS, whose clients mostly include pension funds, has recommended voters not support Wal-Mart's CEO, based on alleged Mexican bribery claims.

• Again? Wal-Mart's rep takes another beating

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  May 14, 2012

  The California State Teachers' Retirement System, one of the nation's largest pension plans, filed a lawsuit in Delaware against Wal-Mart, asking that any financial damages as a result of its leaders' actions be returned to the company. It holds more than 5.3 million shares of Wal-Mart, or well under 1...

• California pension fund sues Wal-Mart leaders

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  May 7, 2012

  The fund, which holds 5.3 million shares in the company, says Wal-Mart's executives had breached their responsibility in handling an alleged bribery scheme.

• April retail sales worst since 2009

  By Anne D'Innocenzio  |  May 3, 2012

  Americans' spending — much like the economy — continues to yo-yo.